BREAKING: Starlink is delivering faster download speeds than other terrestrial ISPs in 22 out of 23 markets in Africa, per Ookla. • Upload speeds doubled in Central & East Africa and nearly tripled in Southern Africa. • Now serving ~500,000 users across rapidly expanding markets. • Latency reduced by over 80% in Southern & Eastern Africa since 2024. • 5 to 6 times faster than local providers in Botswana and Guinea Bissau Starlink is helping connect schools, businesses, homes and remote communities that were ignored for decades. It is becoming Africa’s internet lifeline. Meanwhile, South Africa continues to block it because of its racist BEE laws, denying its own citizens access to fast reliable internet.

A data breach at Japanese telecom company KDDI may have exposed the email addresses and passwords of up to 14.2 million accounts across six internet service providers (ISPs). According to KDDI, hackers gained access by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software used by one of its email systems. The company says it blocked the attackers after discovering the breach and is working with the affected ISPs to improve security. The exact number of affected accounts is still being investigated. KDDI also said some passwords were stored in hashed or encrypted form, but it did not specify how many.

Excited to have joined the #AbrintGlobalCongress# 2026 in São Paulo this week alongside Multi PRO!🇧🇷 We showcased our latest portfolio of intelligent #broadband# solutions designed for #ISPs#, telecom operators, and enterprises across Brazil. #ZTE# #AGC26#

#ZTE# and MediaTek partner to launch premium #WiFi7# & #XGSPON# solutions at #ZTEBroadbandUserCongress# 2026. With tri-band connectivity and MLO technology, we're helping operators and #ISPs# deliver faster, more stable, low-latency experiences for high-end homes and small businesses.